Arrival in the UK

Travelling to the UK 

Please take a look at the Gov.uk website for guidance on entering the UK, including information about: 

  • what you can bring with you 
  • what you need to do before you leave for the UK 
  • border control 
  • baggage checks 

You may also find the Gov.uk guide to faster travel through the UK border informative. 


Police Registration 

The police registration scheme ended on 4 August 2022.

You no longer need to register with the UK police after you:

  • arrive in the UK, if you applied for a visa from outside the UK
  • get permission to stay longer, if you’re already in the UK

If you’ve been told to register with the police, you no longer need to do this, even if you were previously told to.


Entry Clearance 

Skilled Worker visa holders entering the UK from overseas are required to evidence the date of their arrival to the UK.  There are different processes to follow, depending on how you verified your identity, during your application.  HR will issue you with an applicant guidance document which provides further information on how to evidence your date of entry to the UK.

If you have obtained a Global Talent Visa and the University provided you with a Statement of Guarantee as part of your application, we will also ask you to provide evidence of your entry date to the UK.


Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) 

Not all applicants will be issued with a BRP as some will have a fully digital immigration status.

If you are told that you will be issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) you must collect it within 10 days of your arrival to the UK.  Your decision letter will tell you where to collect your BRP on arrival to the UK. 


Right to Work Checks 

We are required to undertake an online right to work check prior to your first day of employment.  You will be required to obtain a share code from the Home Office and provide that to us so we can undertake this check.  Those without a fully digital immigration status will need to collect their BRP before they will be able to obtain a share code.